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Meet Them at the Door

by Fern Roberts

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1.
Fate 03:34
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There’s a place down the street around the corner, near the fence where we used to run You’re the kind who always talks to stranger Shattered by the barrel of a gun I can’t hear what you are sayin’ I can’t hold what you have taken Hidden defeat prolonged mourning, greeted by the consequence of fear We were the ones left in shambles, blinded by the shapes from broken mirrors Fate why do you stare, with such intensity Fate why should I care, Look what you’ve done to me There’s a time and a place for forgiveness, Even when you know that you’ve been wronged You made up your mind and chose a sickness I just want to know that I belong Fate why do you stare with such intensity Fate why should I care, look what you’ve done to me.
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Move 05:35
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Deconstructed bliss, illusive crucifix But we keep dancing in my dreams Running out of time, determined or divine I keep moving all the time I’ve been thinking, about me and you, and the time we, came unglued And I wonder, will it happen again? Is this livin’ or just pretend? Restlessly assured, listless insecure I keep talking I don’t know why Faithful bond to pride, dwindling place to hide, The illusion, in decline Timid suspicion, conjugal vision, The apparition came to feast. New fragmented truth, passion grown aloof, Divide and conquer, nullify. I’ve been thinking, about me and you, and the time we, came unglued And I wonder, will it happen again? Is this livin’ or just pretend? I’ve been thinking, about me and you, and the time we, came unglued And I wonder, will it happen again? Is this livin’ or just pretend? I’ve been thinking, about me and you, and the time we, came unglued And I wonder, will it happen again? Is this livin’ or just pretend? Is this livin’? Is this livin’? Am I livin’? Am I livin’?
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Alone 05:53
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Alone The times, they are changin’ and I hope you see the signs All the things, you know and love, have withered away and died I know it’s rotten, eating through my pride Trampled by the high horse, that I used to ride I know you’re out of it, But I am too far gone I see the future, but you’re a loaded gun I guess I’ll learn to go alone Waiting for redemption, a field of fucked up dreams We can’t have redemption, unless we’re both redeemed And I know that we’ve faded, away from what we’ve seen Carrying the very thing that’s caught us in this scheme I know you’re out of it, but I am too far-gone I see the future, but you’re a loaded gun I guess I’ll learn to go alone You’re looking into, a broken fractured space You see your reflection, but you never see your face You’re looking into a broken fractured space You see your reflection but you never see your face You’re looking into a broken fractured space You see your reflection, but you never see your face!
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Moment 04:49
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Moment For a moment, I’d forgotten where I was. Or at the least, remembered where I wasn’t, Realized that my thoughts are firmer then they appear, My path, overgrown, convoluted, made Clear. For a moment. Only a moment. For a moment my narrative was cohesive, I knew the resolution, as an intimate lifelong friend. A dissipating discovery, a place I’ve seldom grasped Lingering with resonance, fleeting with a gasp. For a moment. Only a moment. For a moment, my humanity was an asset A victory, I was thrilled and proud to share. finally, I understood the spaces deep within, As a reflection of divinity, not a solid mass of sin. For a moment. Only a moment. Momentary in essence, Forgetful by design, A rain drop on the pavement, As the heat begins to shine. Had I been carved of marble, Instead of flesh and bone Perhaps I’d be best equipped For carved out of stone.
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Feel 04:57
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Feel It’s been a long, long while since I’ve seen you. I’m doing my best, trying to renew. Life grew so heavy, out there in the rain, And I can’t keep up. I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. Searched high and low, where did it all go? I made my bed, but layin’s getting old. I was calling to say that you’ve been on my mind, But I can’t keep up! I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. I feel used up, I feel tapped out, I feel so tired I feel used up, I feel tapped out, I feel so tired I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing. I don’t wanna see you anymore, So when I think about you, I don’t feel a thing.
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Falling 04:38
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Falling Have you lost your mind? Sold your soul? Given up? Has the golden age, left you bored? Left you tired? Left you behind? Underwhelmed and pissed off and cynical! Overheard cast doubt through the pinnacle? Have all your friends, Emptied the tithe, Collecting thoughts? I don’t mind Underwhelmed and pissed off and cynical! Reinvention, some kind of miracle! Call the shots and look forward if you can, Everyone’s got some kind of master plan Everyone I know, is falling! Underwhelmed and pissed off and cynical! Reinvention, some kind of miracle! Call the shots and look forward if you can, Everyone’s got some kind of master plan Everyone I know, is falling! Lift the hatch and hold to what’s in your head Swaddled tightly, held down and left for dead, Everyone I know is hungry! All we hate and seek, turnin’ into ash Promises and plans screaming at the past Everyone I know is full of shit! Underwhelmed and pissed off and cynical Overheard, cast doubt through the pinnacle, Everyone I know, is falling!
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Friend 06:58
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Friend Standing there in your wedding dress, thinking bout the end, How things will only get better, if we try. Standing there in your favorite shoes, thinking bout the past, How things would’ve been better, if we tried Looking down, behind the wall, can you see me now? I’m sorry that we made it- I am Looking at me, and I’m looking at you, can you tell me now If things are gonna get better, if we try Take my hand; hold me close, let me know you hear, Are things gonna get better? I’m Lost. If you know what I’m gonna do, will you never let me go, Cause I’m starving and I’m tangled, don’t you know Standing there at the end, thinking bout what’s been And I thought a lot about it, and I think she was, I think she was my friend.
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Better 03:42
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Better It can’t get any worse, It’s getting better all the time, better all the time No, it can’t any worse, it’s getting better all the time, better all the time I’m standing In the place where we work, I know that this is gonna hurt, this is gonna hurt The place that I know, I know this is gonna show, this is gonna show The house that we built, I know it’s crumbling, I know it’s crumbling The city where we sleep, I know it’s screaming, I know it’s screaming I’m hoping Lift up your eyes Its getting better all the time, better all the time Stand up on your feet Its getting better all the time, better all the time Hold yourself tall Its getting better all the time, better all the time Meet them at the door Its getting better all the time, better all the time I’m livin’
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Amen 07:00
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Amen Went back, said amen, asked forgiveness from my friends Looked back, looked away, waited for another day Looked to the terminal door where I couldn’t speak to ask for more I waited but, I lost the key, my secrets got the best of me. Looked around said amen, thought about your face again, The book was full, the bell would ring, and we didn’t feel a goddamn thing Reached out, took my hand, pulled me from a bitter end Made it so, I turned the page, end a chapter begin an age. We see our lives through telescopes, crafted by our fears, Our hands are closed our tongues are tied, we surrender to the years There’s nothing new to justify the panic in out hearts We do our best to rectify, delusion as an art Reached out, said amen, the void has stripped the tide again, Looking through, what I see, holding up discovery The Earth Is new beneth my feet, the air is thin, inside and free I see the sun, I am the stars, I see the beauty in my scars It came and passed and now it seems forever is a dream If it’s now or never, then now’s enough for me The God we praise is in our heads, and maybe that’s enough To turn back time and see the garden inside each of us Truth is on our side Truth is on our side Truth is on our side
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Wonder 06:14
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Wonder I want to believe that there’s wonder left in the world I want to believe that there’s mystery left in the world That there are things I can’t hold in my hands, but I know I feel I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now. I want to believe there are places yet to be found I want to believe in discoveries, yet to be found That there are places on the map where the monsters still roam I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now. I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now. I want to believe that there’s something, waiting for us I want to believe that there’s vision, waiting for us That there are things I can’t see, I can’t hear, but I know are real. I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now. I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now. I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now, I’m here now.

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It is with profound gratitude that we announce the release of our first album “Meet Them at the Door”. These are songs of longing and loss, anger and acceptance, fear and forgiveness. This story is a journey through crisis to peace. A humble acknowledgment of suffering, a refusal to acquiesce, a declaration that life is worth living, and living well. Our sincere wish is for all who enjoy these songs, to have a meaningful, cathartic, and inspiring experience. This is a story of hope. So, without further delay, let’s “Meet Them at the Door” together!

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released October 2, 2020

All songs written and arranged by Joshua Tryan (Fern Roberts)

Fern Roberts is:

Joshua Tryan: Words/Vocals/Guitars

With support from

Todd Spriggs: Bass
Amos Chase: Drums

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Brad Smalling at Evergroove Studios in Evergreen, CO

Original art and design by Todd Spriggs

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Fern Roberts Denver, Colorado

Led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joshua Tryan, Fern Roberts’ music weaves together heartfelt lyrics and danceable indie-rock creating a cathartic and engaging listening experience. Fern Roberts' newest release "A Multitude All at Once" is a pensive reflection on depression, spiritual yearning, and the quiet voice hope whispering beneath the noise of modern life. ... more

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